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Neutrogena vs No7

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Neutrogena and No7 are enduring skincare mainstays, with the American brand founded in 1930 and the British counterpart established in 1935. The former is universally loved for reliable moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, while the latter offers serums, eye products, moisturizers, and sunscreens built around vitamin C, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Both suit mature skin best, though the first also fits combination skin and the second accommodates dry skin. They differ primarily in their specific target concerns and ingredient profiles, with the American label emphasizing barrier restoration and the British line focusing on nourishing protection.

Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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No7 is a British skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by Sycamore Partners since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular Neutrogena and No7 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Neutrogena vs No7 products

People Say

NeutrogenaNo7
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “rich but not heavy — No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream”
    • “absorbs quickly — No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “It also hydrates my skin. This cream has been so easy to add to my routine. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
    • “Quenches dry skin instantly — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Hydrogel Mask”
    • “Skin feels moisturized — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Night Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing and Anti-Aging Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so soft — No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator”
    • “Softened fine lines — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “skin feels velvety — No7 Pure Retinol”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Gentleness and Sensitivity Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves skin soft and balanced — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “love that it has no scent — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “calms my acne prone skin — Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser”
    • “zero irritation — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
  • Makeup Compatibility Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Works well under makeup — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Wears well under makeup — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
  • Skin Irritation and Reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “burns my eyes terribly — Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen”
    • “Made my face very red — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “Slight sensitivity and peeling — No7 Pure Retinol 1% Night Concentrate”
    • “burned my skin — No7 Pure Retinol”
  • Packaging and Quantity Concerns Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Runs out quickly (2-3 weeks) — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “Pump breaks — No7 Future Renew Damage Reversal Serum”
    • “instructions were in larger font — No7 Pure Retinol Eye Cream”
    • “Jar is too small for the price — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for dry skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$196.45 · 90% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$95.37 · 75% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for oily skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$336.24 · 84% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$269.33 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Neutrogena vs No7 routines for combination skin

Buy No7 routine · CA$359.32 · 87% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · CA$222.43 · 81% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Neutrogena or No7: which is better?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry and mature skin as Superior for No7 and High for Neutrogena.

What is the difference between Neutrogena and No7?

Neutrogena is better for hydration and gentleness, while No7 is better for skin smoothing and anti-aging. Lovi fit for mature skin is High for Neutrogena and Superior for No7. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.

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Neutrogena or No7 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi rates the No7 routine as Superior and the Neutrogena routine as High. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration, while retinol helps improve skin aging concerns.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Neutrogena or No7: which moisturizer is better?

Neutrogena and No7 both offer moisturizers with strong active ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol that help improve skin hydration and smooth signs of aging. Reviewers note that Neutrogena moisturizers tend to be deeply hydrating and fast-absorbing, whereas No7 focuses heavily on deep hydration and anti-aging results. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for Neutrogena and Superior for No7.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

Which is more affordable, Neutrogena or No7?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared between Neutrogena and No7.

Between Neutrogena and No7, which brand performs better for mature skin?

No7 performs better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Neutrogena's High fit on the products on this page. No7 also stands out in reviewer feedback for anti-aging and line reduction.

How do the fragrance options differ between Neutrogena and No7 products?

Neutrogena offers 35 out of 39 products on this page without fragrance, while No7 has 10 out of 13 fragrance-free items. Both brands use added fragrance in only a small portion of their product lines.

Which brand scores higher for hydration and moisture according to review themes?

Neutrogena scores higher for hydration and moisture according to the review themes.

Neutrogena or No7 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both brands offer high Lovi fit levels across the products on this page. Reviewers note that Neutrogena delivers strong hydration and moisture, while No7 provides effective skin smoothing and anti-aging benefits.

Neutrogena or No7: which sunscreen is better?

Neutrogena offers a wider variety of sunscreens on this page with higher Lovi fit levels for oily and combination skin, such as Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen. No7 features sunscreens like Lift & Luminate Day Cream that provide a High Lovi fit level for mature skin.

Neutrogena or No7 for sensitive skin?

No7 has a High fit level for sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena is rated Average. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration to improve skin texture and comfort.

Neutrogena or No7 for acne-prone skin?

Both Neutrogena and No7 offer a high Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin with the products on this page. Reviewers report that Neutrogena is particularly beneficial for gentleness and sensitivity.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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